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Music to Remember

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Music is woven into practically every aspect of life. Hearing particular melodies or rhythms can jar certain memories that may otherwise lay dormant for years. It's pretty incredible how many lyrics we retain and how many songs we can hum or whistle after not hearing them for years. On tonight's show Terrance McKnight begins with music that takes us back to summers spent with family, interweaving lullabies and religious music, with various instruments referencing a different time. Note that not only will composers and songwriters tell their personal stories in music, but they also document our collective history. We hope the memories are mostly pleasant.

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All Ears with Terrance McKnight is a weekly show about musical discovery. Covering a wide range of styles, genres and periods, the show celebrates the diverse musical passions of its host, Terrance McKnight, as well as occasional guests -- including performers, composers, choreographers, critics and others. As music and ideas are experienced side by side, the power of music to transform is revealed and celebrated.